United Nations Condemns Killing of Three Peacekeepers in DR Congo

The United Nations (UN) has condemned as a barbaric act by Rwandan rebels the attack on a UN peacekeeping base in the Democratic Republic of Congo in which three peacekeepers were killed. GD Star Ratingloading...Search terms to this the article:Lords...

Democratic Republic of Congo has Over 200 Sites for the Construction of Small Power Plants

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) National Energy Minister Gilbert Tshongo has said that the country has more than 200 sites that meet all technical conditions for the construction of small power plants that provide affordable energy to remote areas. GD...

Oxfam Warns Over Increasing Violence in War-torn Eastern DR. Congo

According to new research by aid agency Oxfam civilians in eastern DR Congo are facing an increased risk of rape and forced labor as a result of internationally backed military operations against rebel groups. GD Star Ratingloading...

Army of DR Congo Launches Offensive Against Ugandan Rebel Group

The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Ccongo (FARDC) have launched at Mount Ruwenzori (eastern DRC) an offensive against the less well known Ugandan rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces/National Army for the Liberation of Uganda (ADF-NALU),...

DR Congo to Host Southern Africa Development Community Lawyers Conference in August

The conference of lawyers from member countries of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) will be held from August 19 to 22 in Lubumbashi, capital of Katanga province of the DR Congo. GD Star Ratingloading...Search terms to this the article:customs...

African Union Sends Assessment Mission to DR Congo And Burundi

The African Union Commission is sending a multidisciplinary assessment mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi, to assess the situation in both countries. The mission will make recommendations on the contribution that could be made...

15,000 Displaced People in DR Congo Face Catastrophic Humanitarian Situation

More than 15,000 people who had fled clashes between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government soldiers and Rwandan militiamen and living in Bandera village located some 120 kilometers north of Kalemie, Katanga province, are reportedly in a catastrophic...

South Africa’s Vodacom Ventures Into Central Africa Hits Snag

South African telecommunication giant VODACOM’S foray into Central Africa could be derailed as it faces a lawsuit from its local partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Vodacom said in a statement that it was in discussions with its minority...

President of DR Congo Hails “significant Progress” Made in Peace Process

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila,has hailed the progress made as part of the ongoing peace process in his country, in his state of the nation address before the two houses of parliament held at the Palace of the People...